Not as many giggles provided as in previous issues, but still a lot of fun. Good action sequences, and I particularly liked the hard edge Ryan showed in defeating the villain by stealing his control belt and leaving him trapped in shrunken form. Damn! This being comics, I'm sure he'll be back somehow but for now, just wow. Also the end of this story arc, and I'm absolutely looking forward to seeing what happens next.
Birds of Prey #101
This book is becoming a real education on obscure female DC heroes--which is fine, because they're generally introduced with a reasonable amount of context. The idea of a the group consisting of a small core group and a larger number of "temps" is a good one--with the varied cases the Birds take on, having the option of greater specialization is a good one.
Captain America #24
Really, this is about the first issue of Cap since Brubaker took it over that I really haven't enjoyed all that much. (Damn Civil War...) I liked Sharon quite a bit in this issue, particular the fact that while she may find the pro-reg side's actions more reprehensible, she's not giving Cap and his side a walk either. Can I wait Civil War out? We'll see... (I mostly liked it at first, in the Civil War-specific books, but it's taken over so many other books that I've gotten pretty annoyed.)
Green Lantern #15
I did not care for this issue and I have taken the title off my get list.
Ion #8 and #9
I am starting to like this series (2/3 of the way through it!). Liking the characterization of Kyle as somewhat immature, reflecting the grasp he feels he has on his new powers. Am I the only one who thinks that this new power level may not last much beyond this series? My second-favorite title of the month.
Iron Man #14
Poor Pepper (although I was glad to see her portrayed something like she used to be back in the Silver Age before she was glamorized--haven't seen those freckles in years, have we?). An uncharacteristic treatment of Cap. A sympathetic treatment of Tony (well, it is his book, after all!). So...how long is it until Civil War is over? Iron Man used to be one of my favorite books...
Irredeemable Ant-Man #3
Wow, a book I am reading entirely because of the story! It's certainly novel to be reading a comic and hoping for the protagonist to get his. Just how much lower can this guy go? So far it's keeping me coming back.
Justice League of America #4 and #5
Still liking Black Canary. (Although wondering what's up with her being active in the JLA when she left Birds of Prey to take care of that little girl...) Still waiting to like Red Tornado. Still planning to get this book although that could change.
Justice Society of America #1
I never read the old version of this title, but at this point I certainly plan on staying with this one for a while--good introduction to characters I don't know (although I'm not sure about Ma Hunkle--from what I've read this is a big change--does/did she have powers in the new continuity?) The twelve-year-old likes it, Stargirl being one of her favorite characters. She prefers it to the current Justice League book, and I have to agree with her on that point.
Ms. Marvel #10
Holy crap! Now, I like Carol. I'm predisposed to like Carol, having read her first when I was a teen. Hell, I still like Carol--if she takes this opportunity to think about what she should really be aspiring to as a hero. There's a really good place now for that to be explored, and I hope this book does that next and doesn't just leave the issue hanging.
Secret Six #6
The last issue of the mini-series, sadly. And what a way to get rid of the Hatter! I honestly never saw that coming--although Ragdoll's remarkable short-sightedness in making an enemy of Tetch was not out of character. Please, DC, may we have some more?
She-Hulk #12
Very little She-Hulk in this issue, actually. The revelation that while She-Hulk's love for husband John ended when Andy ended his unwitting influence, his did not--really sad, almost made me feel for John (a character I really haven't cared for in this book). Andy's story, I found less compelling, but I hope he isn't gone for too long.
Winter Soldier: Winter Kills
My favorite read this month. Although far lighter in tone than I expected (I figured there'd be a lot more angst, doom and gloom than there is), I think it still supplies a realistic look at the Winter Soldier, who is above all a practical sort of guy and only somewhat given to introspection. Best parts? The guest appearance of the Young Avengers, who we haven't seen in their own title in far too long. The World War II scenes (apart from the eyebrows on just about everyone--whoever drew those bits provided all the characters with some truly scary eyebrow action!). The scene with Namor was perfect. Seriously, I can't say enough nice things about this book. (Particularly since my Cap fix this month was a bit wanting...) So is WS going to get his own title at some point? I'd buy it.
Books I'm not discussing this month even though I've read them:
- 52, because I never seem to have much to say about any particular issue.
- Earth's Mightiest Heroes, because I'm just not enjoying it enough to want to think any more about it.
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I'd rather Kyle's power level go away than his life.
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